What? People still dare to connect to public Wi-Fi?
Is public Wi-Fi really safe? No, you are likely to become prey to hackers.
Cybercriminals use technology to sneak into unencrypted networks and steal your passwords, bank account information, and even personal data for illegal activities such as identity theft.
What are the security vulnerabilities of public Wi-Fi?
Hackers set up seemingly credible hotspots (such as "free Wi-Fi in a coffee shop") to easily intercept your data.
Criminals monitor your data transmissions, such as online banking passwords, and catch them all.
Software automatically tries a large number of usernames and passwords to unlock the router management interface.
Hackers capture and parse your data units to extract login credentials or financial information.
Router default setting loopholes allow hackers to easily log in or implant malware.
Warning to everyone: Don't connect to public Wi-Fi at will to avoid losses. So, how to prevent it?
Avoid connecting to unencrypted or low-security networks, give priority to known reliable networks, or use mobile data.
Be wary of multiple similar Wi-Fi in the same area to prevent phishing Wi-Fi traps.
When connected to Wi-Fi, avoid banking transactions, logging into accounts, etc., and use official or trusted applications.
Keep device systems and application software up to date and fix security vulnerabilities.
Antivirus software, firewalls, etc. monitor network connections in real time to block malicious attacks and phishing websites.
Do not click on unfamiliar links or download unfamiliar attachments to avoid being deceived or infected with malware.
Public Wi-Fi is full of risks, and we must always be vigilant. Take the above measures to reduce the risk of hacker attacks. Network security is no small matter, and do not ignore potential risks for temporary convenience.